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"24 new species found in ocean zone eyed for battery metals mining"
#Oceans #Animals
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24 new species found in ocean zone eyed for battery metals mining
Researchers pulled 24 tiny new creatures from a deep abyss in the central Pacific Ocean, some with long, spindly legs and others with more squat, compact bodies. Some appeared to feed on the sediment itself, while others had large claws suggesting they prey on other creatures living in the mud. The discoveries, published in ZooKeys, […]

brush the cat without dying (impossible)
#animals #cats

"Hedgehogs can hear high‑frequency ultrasound – that knowledge could help save them"
#Hedgehogs #Animals

Hedgehogs can hear high-frequency ultrasound – that knowledge could help save them
Millions of hedgehogs die as they cross the roads, but a discovery is paving the way for a warning that might stop them crossing at dangerous times.

"How saving birds protects the planet: Interview with author Scott Weidensaul"
#Birds #Animals

How saving birds protects the planet: Interview with author Scott Weidensaul
Best-selling author Scott Weidensaul’s new book is a celebration of species recovery efforts led by scientists, conservationists, and Indigenous communities around the world, beginning with the successful rebound of the American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus), a large and charismatic shorebird which had been declining for decades, until people made a plan and the birds responded. But […]

Always be a good animal, true to your instincts.
#photography #animals #blackandwhite #motivational

"24 creatures get their first names and a shot at being protected"
#Animals #Nature
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24 creatures get their first names and a shot at being protected | The Optimist Daily
In Poland, 16 scientists gave 24 deep-sea creatures their first formal identities. Until now, none of them could legally be discussed, conserved, or protected.

"A baby boom for North Atlantic right whales, but extinction still a threat"
#Animals #Whales

A baby boom for North Atlantic right whales, but extinction still a threat
23 North Atlantic right whales were born this year, the most since 2009 but it's still short of the 50 births per year needed to save the critically endangered species.

"Panama’s golden frogs return to the wild after 17-year battle with deadly fungus"
#Panama #Frogs #Animals

Panama’s golden frogs return to the wild after 17-year battle with deadly fungus | The Optimist Daily
After 17 years in captivity, Panama’s golden frogs are being reintroduced to the wild following devastating losses from chytrid fungus.

Squirrel snacking on a tasty green leaves. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. January, 2026. OM System OM-1 M.Zuiko 300mm F4 #laarboretum #squirrels #animals

"Help a toad across the road – and five more ways to save these endangered amphibians"
#Amphibians #Toads #Animals

"Study finds 40% of soil-dependent species threatened or data deficient"
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Study finds 40% of soil-dependent species threatened or data deficient
Researchers have for the first time assessed the extinction risk of soil-dependent animals, invertebrates and fungi. They found that some 40% of these species are either threatened or data deficient on the IUCN Red List, according to a recent study. Soil hosts nearly 60% of life on Earth. These species are key for biogeochemical cycles, […]

"German mayors call for night-time ban on robot lawnmowers to protect hedgehogs"
#Germany #Hedgehogs #Animals

"Facebook is a hub for illegal wildlife trade, and that’s by design, report says"
#Facebook #SocialMedia #Animals

Facebook is a hub for illegal wildlife trade, and that’s by design, report says
With just the click of a button or a swipe on a phone, it’s possible to buy almost anything online, including rare or endangered animals. From quirky shark trophies to exotic live birds, contraband rhino horns or ivory, buyers can flock to e-commerce platforms and find them all. Traffickers hide behind their screens while profiting […]

🔥 Snow flies produce bursts of heat and proteins to avoid freezing, new study finds
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Snow flies produce bursts of heat and proteins to avoid freezing, new study finds
In a new study, Northwestern University scientists explored how snow flies—small, wingless insects that crawl across snow to find mates and lay eggs—survive in freezing cold temperatures. They discovered this snow-dwelling fly uses a surprising combination of strategies: it generates its own body heat like a mammal and produces antifreeze proteins like an Arctic fish.

"24 creatures get their first names and a shot at being protected"
#Animals #Conservation

24 creatures get their first names and a shot at being protected | The Optimist Daily
In Poland, 16 scientists gave 24 deep-sea creatures their first formal identities. Until now, none of them could legally be discussed, conserved, or protected.

"Camera traps take first photos of rare island antelope on Zanzibar "
#Zanzibar #Animals

Camera traps take first photos of rare island antelope on Zanzibar 
Camera traps capture the first images in decades of the elusive Pemba blue duiker in Ngezi Nature Forest Reserve, offering rare evidence of the tiny antelope’s survival and boosting hopes for conservation.

"Protecting pollinating insects could improve diets and livelihoods worldwide – new study"
#Insects #Animals

Protecting pollinating insects could improve diets and livelihoods worldwide – new study
Pollinators support our nutritional health and are critical for crops of fruit, vegetables and beans.

New Kyoto Penguin Polycule chart just dropped
#animals

Kyoto Penguins Relationship Chart 2026｜Kyoto Aquarium
The 2026 edition of our penguins relationship chart is finally here! It's fun, adorable, and as complicated as always!

"This bird is disappearing from Indonesia’s forests for its song"
#Indonesia #Birds #Animals

This bird is disappearing from Indonesia's forests for its song
The rising popularity of songbird singing competitions in Indonesia has led to the dramatic decline of the white-rumped shama, a bird known locally as murai batu. Mongabay Indonesia video contributor Rizky Maulana Yanuar recently reported that keeping such birds is deeply rooted in local culture. In Javanese society, a man is considered to be successful […]

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"Bilby boom: breeding trial to reintroduce species to Mallee Cliffs national park shows signs of success"
#Animals #Conservation

"Once lost, now found: Five “missing” bird species rediscovered in 2025, offering hope"
#Birds #Animals

Once lost, now found: Five "missing" bird species rediscovered in 2025, offering hope
Five “missing” bird species — not seen, heard or documented in the wild for a decade or more — were “found” in 2025, according to the 2026 annual update to the Lost Birds List. It’s a tally of species that haven’t been photographed, recorded or their genetic footprint detected for more than a decade. Another […]

"DNA fingerprinting convicts Zimbabwe lion poachers in landmark case"
#Zimbabwe #Lions #Animals

DNA fingerprinting convicts Zimbabwe lion poachers in landmark case
A CSI-style investigation in Zimbabwe helped to successfully prosecute two people for killing a lion and trafficking its teeth, flesh and other body parts in February. Forensic specialists analyzed DNA collected from parts seized by authorities and matched it with a radio-collared lion that was killed two years ago. This conviction was historic: It’s the […]

"New species discovered in Cambodia’s rare rocky ecosystems"
#Cambodia #Animals
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New species discovered in Cambodia’s rare rocky ecosystems
Scientists have discovered at least 11 new species in the caves and rocky outcroppings of northern Cambodia’s Battambang and Stung Treng provinces. The findings were compiled into a new biodiversity report. Seven new species have already been formally described and another four are in the process. To map the biodiversity in the nation’s karst ecosystems, […]

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#catsOfUkraine #catsofMastodon #WarCats #pets #animals
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"’They know they’re safe’: 1,500 beagle dogs start new lives after being rescued from research lab"
#Dogs #Animals

Over 1,000 beagles seek forever homes after ‘landmark’ rescue mission
The rescue has been called a “landmark breakthrough for animal welfare”.

"Protect caterpillars as UK’s moth population plummets, urge charities"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals

"Cocaine exposure drives salmon to alter movements"
#Fish #Animals #Environment

Cocaine exposure drives salmon to alter movements
Young Atlantic salmon exposed to cocaine and its breakdown product, benzoylecgonine, swim farther and more widely in the wild, a new study shows. This behavioral change can put them in risky situations, researchers say. “[T]he effects of illicit drug pollution on aquatic wildlife is not just a laboratory finding — it can measurably alter wildlife […]

"Inside the fight to save the little-known Galšpagos petrel"
#Galapagos #Animals #Birds

Inside the fight to save the little-known Galápagos petrel
Critically endangered Galápagos petrels spend much of their life at sea, but as they return to breed in the only place they call home, a litany of threats awaits. Over the last 60 years, in particular until the 1980s, the population of the Galápagos petrel (Pterodroma phaeopygia) declined significantly, with only 15,000 individuals remaining today, […]

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"Scientists fed biochar to cows. Here’s what happened."
#Cows #Animals
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Scientists fed biochar to cows. Here’s what happened.
A new experiment shows biochar survives cow digestion largely intact, potentially turning cattle into a vehicle for spreading this carbon-stabilizing ingredient into the soil.

"Older Male Whales More Successful at Mating Because They’re Better Singers, Shows Study"
#Whales #Animals

Older Male Whales More Successful at Mating Because They’re Better Singers, Shows Study
Older male whales are more successful at mating than their younger rivals because they are better singers, suggests new research.

Red Tailed Hawk with Open Beak
#photo #photography #birds #animals

"Black cockatoo species caught in the crosshairs of global race for minerals"
#Cockatoo #Birds #Animals

Black cockatoo species caught in the crosshairs of global race for minerals
Environmental organizations in southwest Australia have criticized the Australian government’s decision to grant the U.S. bauxite mining company Alcoa a national interest exemption, usually provided in cases of emergency, defense or national security, thereby authorizing the company to continue its operations despite years of unauthorized clearing in the country’s Northern Jarrah Forest. The Northern Jarrah […]

"Emperor penguins face growing threat as sea ice disappears - video"
#Penguins #EmperorPenguins #Animals

Video. Emperor penguins face growing threat as sea ice disappears
Video. The emperor penguins of Antarctica are facing a growing threat from retreating sea ice, according to British scientists. New research suggests that climate change is forcing the iconic birds into smaller, crowded colonies, sometimes with deadly consequences. Watch the video for more.

"Antarctic whale populations are rebounding, but there’s still more to do"
#Antarctic #Whales #Animals

Antarctic whale populations are rebounding, but there’s still more to do | The Optimist Daily
Humpback whale numbers are nearly back to pre-whaling levels in Antarctica. Now industrial krill trawlers are competing for their food source.

"‘Coming home’: kiwi enter parliament for first time as New Zealand marks conservation win"
#NewZealand #Conservation #Animals

"Scientists Deploy First Satellite Tag on a Leatherback Sea Turtle in Ecuador to Better Reveal Gaps in Ocean Protection"
#Ecuador #Turtles #Animals

Scientists Deploy First Satellite Tag on a Leatherback Sea Turtle in Ecuador to Better Reveal Gaps in Ocean Protection - Inside Climate News
Tracking the turtle’s movements could help identify where high-risk fishing areas overlap with the critically endangered species.

"Penguins are breeding much earlier in a warming Antarctic, study finds"
#Antarctic #Animals #Penguins

Penguins are breeding much earlier in a warming Antarctic, study finds
Penguins are dramatically shifting their breeding season as the Antarctic peninsula warms, a recent study finds. From 2012 to 2022, researchers used remote cameras to examine the timing of breeding for three penguin species across 37 colonies on the Antarctic peninsula and surrounding islands. They tracked their ‘settlement date’: when the penguins began continuously occupying […]

"Small ray of hope for Sri Lanka’s sawfish, now feared ‘functionally extinct’"
#SriLanka #Fish #Animals

Small ray of hope for Sri Lanka’s sawfish, now feared ‘functionally extinct’
COLOMBO — The sawfish, a large ray, is easily recognized by its long, flattened snout edged with sharp, tooth-like projections that form a distinctive “saw,” technically known as a rostrum. Despite being one of the ocean’s most extraordinary creatures, very little research has been carried out on sawfish in Sri Lanka. This gap in knowledge […]

"The no-go zone paradox: Chornobyl’s wildlife thrives amid pro-nuclear shift"
#Chornobyl #Animals

"Camera Traps Document Tiger Population Recovery with Five-Cub Family in China"
#China #Tigers #Animals

Camera Traps Document Tiger Population Recovery with Five-Cub Family in China | Happy Eco News
Tiger population recovery in China achieves milestone as camera traps capture first footage of Amur tigress with five cubs.

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"The sensory superpower that lets seals hunt in total darkness"
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The sensory superpower that lets seals hunt in total darkness | The Optimist Daily
A harbor seal named Filou just showed how seals track fish through dark, murky water by reading the invisible hydrodynamic trails they leave behind.

"158 Giant Endangered Tortoises Released on Galšpagos Island Where They’d Been Extinct for 180 Years"
#Tortoise #Animals

158 Giant Endangered Tortoises Released on Galápagos Island Where They’d Been Extinct for 180 Years
For the first time in 180 years, giant tortoises walk again on Floreana Island—in largest restoration effort ever undertaken in Galápagos.

"Gibraltar’s monkeys eat mud ‘to avoid upset stomachs from tourist junk food’"
#Gibraltar #Food #Animals

"Oldest-known whale song recording provides new insight into ocean sounds"
#Oceans #Animals #Environment

"Invasive ferrets removed from an island in a world-first"
#Ferrets #Animals
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Invasive ferrets removed from an island in a world-first
Rathlin Island off the north of Northern Ireland is now free from feral ferrets that were harming its native seabirds. Conservationists say this is the first time these nonnative animals, which were domesticated from polecats some 2,000 years ago, have been completely eradicated from any island. Ferrets (Mustela furo) were introduced to Rathlin in the […]

"Cattle breed whose ancestors lived with Celts added to priority at-risk list"
#Animals #Cows

"A reforestation corridor in Madagascar offers a future for lemurs and locals"
#Madagascar #Environment #Animals

A reforestation corridor in Madagascar offers a future for lemurs and locals
In eastern Madagascar, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and the Analamazoatra Special Reserve shelter around a dozen species of lemurs, alongside an extraordinary array of animals and plants, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Once connected by continuous rainforest, the landscape was fractured in the 1960s, when large stretches were cleared for agriculture and […]

"‘Extraordinary event’ for mountain gorillas as new twins born in DRC"
#Gorilla #Animals
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"Half of seabirds are declining. Protecting marine flyways could help save them"
#Birds #Animals

Half of seabirds are declining. Protecting marine flyways could help save them
  Animals that cross borders often encounter conservation systems that stop at them. Migratory species move through jurisdictions with little regard for political boundaries, relying on habitats spread across large distances and governed by different rules. The result is patchy protection, overlapping threats, and declining populations. Seabirds make this problem clear. They range across entire […]

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"Endangered marine life is being caught in fishing nets, but it doesn’t need to be"
#Fishing #Animals

Endangered marine life is being caught in fishing nets, but it doesn’t need to be
Nets used in the Irish fishing industry could be replaced by other types of fishing to preserve marine life.

"Five ‘lost’ bird species rediscovered in 2025"
#Birds #Animals
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Five 'lost' bird species rediscovered in 2025
In 2025, birders and scientists found five “lost” bird species that had gone undocumented for a decade or more.

"‘Cries of delight’ as Sumatran orangutan filmed using canopy bridge to cross road for first time"
#Orangutan #Animals

"Overheated cows, flooded highways, and now a fuel crisis: why Australia’s food system is in big trouble"
#Australia #Animals #Cows

Overheated cows, flooded highways, and now a fuel crisis: why Australia’s food system is in big trouble
Australia produces enough food for 75 million people. But intensifying heat and natural disasters and competition for water are eroding food security.

"A 58-day protest campaign just convinced Etsy to ban fur"
#Etsy #Animals
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A 58-day protest campaign just convinced Etsy to ban fur | The Optimist Daily
After 58 days and more than 50 protests across 17 cities, activists convinced Etsy to ban all animal fur. Here's how it happened and who’s next.

"Southern elephant seals recover in Southern Africa, but global picture is mixed"
#SouthAfrica #Animals

Southern elephant seals recover in Southern Africa, but global picture is mixed
The southern elephant seal population in South Africa has seen its conservation status improve from near threatened to least concern, with a recent assessment citing the absence of serious threats to the species’ breeding colonies. Elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) are native to sub-Antarctic islands, including Prince Edward Island and Marion Island, which are part of […]

"Fears more than 1,000 toads may have died after Welsh water firm drains reservoir"
#Wales #Toads #Animals

"Captive-bred Panamanian golden frogs released to the wild"
#Frogs #Animals #Conservation

Captive-bred Panamanian golden frogs released to the wild
Captive-bred Panamanian golden frogs are returning to the wild for the first time since 2009, as scientists study how to rewild species lost to fungal disease.

"‘Conservation dilemma’ as pumas reclaim national park and feast on its penguins"
#Conservation #Animals

‘Surplus killing’: How pumas became these penguins’ biggest threat
A new study found that thousands of penguins have been killed by pumas over a four-year period, but most were left partly uneaten.

"How birds are spreading plastic pollution"
#Birds #Animals #Pollution

How birds are spreading plastic pollution
Certain birds ingest more plastic waste, which causes them harm while transporting it to different locations.

"Mexico Introduces Bill To Ban Octopus Farming Due To High Mortality Rates And Cannibalism"
#Mexico #Octopus #Animals

Mexico Introduces Bill To Ban Octopus Farming Due To High Mortality Rates And Cannibalism
Mexico has introduced a new bill to ban octopus farming after the Sisal farm reported a mortality rate of over 50 percent over 12 years

"Penguins are ingesting worrying amounts of white plastic. Could switching colours protect them?"
#Penguins #Animals #Plastic

Penguins are attracted to harmful white plastics, study shows
Researchers set out to discover why seabirds appear to be attracted to white plastic over other colours.

"Climate change is slowing southern right whale birth rate, 33-year study finds"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Whales #Animals

Climate change is slowing southern right whale birth rate, 33-year study finds
Southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) off Australia’s southern coast are having calves less often than they used to. A new study links this slowdown to warming water and shrinking sea ice in the Southern Ocean. The study, conducted by researchers at Australian, South African and U.S. institutions and published this month in Scientific Reports, tracked […]

"Great White Sharks Are Overheating"
#Sharks #Animals #Oceans

Great White Sharks Are Overheating - Inside Climate News
The ocean’s fastest and most formidable predators might also be the most physiologically vulnerable to warming waters, researchers warn.

"World Frog Day: New species described amid threats to amphibian survival"
#Frogs #Animals

World Frog Day: New species described amid threats to amphibian survival
March 20 is World Frog Day. Frogs and toads have inhabited Earth for hundreds of millions of years, but 40% of amphibians species are now at risk of extinction, according to the latest conservation assessments. Every year, roughly 150 new amphibian species are described. But many are immediately listed as threatened or endangered due to […]

"Beavers can turn streams into carbon stores – we measured how much"
#Beavers #Animals
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Beavers can turn streams into carbon stores – we measured how much
As beavers reshape rivers, wetlands become a natural storage system for carbon.

"MSC’s ‘blue tick’ scheme creates illusion of ethically sourced fish, study claims"
#Fish #Animals #Oceans

"World’s Last Wild Horse Thriving After 3 Years in Spain’s Gallop Towards Rewilding"
#Spain #Animals #Horses

World's Last Wild Horse Thriving After 3 Years in Spain's Gallop Towards Rewilding
Once seriously threatened with extinction, captive breeding programs have seen the animal return to pastures across Eurasia.

"Facebook shuts Indonesia groups after Mongabay and Bellingcat report illegal wildlife trade"
#FaceBook #SocialMedia #Animals

Facebook shuts Indonesia groups after Mongabay and Bellingcat report illegal wildlife trade
This story was produced in collaboration with Bellingcat. Read their version here, and Mongabay-Indonesia’s version here. JAKARTA — A new report by Mongabay and independent journalism organization Bellingcat has uncovered several Facebook groups selling protected species in Indonesia, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. In a Facebook group whose Indonesian name translates […]

"The DNA database built to protect lions just helped convict the people who killed one"
#Lions #Animals

The DNA database built to protect lions just helped convict the people who killed one | The Optimist Daily
For the first time anywhere in the world, a lion's own genetic material has been used to prosecute the poachers who killed it.

"Two marsupials thought extinct for 6,000 years found alive in Indonesian Papua"
#Indonesia #Animals

Two marsupials thought extinct for 6,000 years found alive in Indonesian Papua
Two species of marsupials thought to have been extinct for the past 6,000 years have been found very much alive on the island of New Guinea.

"Pharmaceutical companies move away from horseshoe crab biomedical testing"
#HorseshoeCrabs #Animals #Oceans

Pharmaceutical companies move away from horseshoe crab biomedical testing
Amgen and Abbott are ditching horseshoe crab blood for synthetic alternatives — a win for a 450-million-year-old species edging toward extinction.

"This ghost octopus is facing a new threat"
#Octopus #Animals
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This ghost octopus is facing a new threat
China is one of the biggest players in the race to mine the deep sea — and a joint Mongabay-CNN investigation shows that over the past five years, eight Chinese research vessels have been busy exploring for minerals in zones designated to Chinese companies. These eight ships spent more than 800 days inside these deep-sea […]

"Europe’s disappearing birds are a symptom of a broken food and farming system"
#Europe #Birds #Animals

Scientist calls for nature-friendly farming to save Europe’s birds
Intensive farming is behind the disappearance of European birds, an expert tells Euronews Green.

"Sperm whales’ communication closely parallels human language, study finds"
#Whales #SpermWhales #Animals

"How chemicals from our laptops and TVs have ended up in the brains of dolphins and porpoises"
#Oceans #Environment #Technology

E-waste chemicals found in the brains of dolphins and porpoises
A new study has warned that liquid crystal monomers from electronic devices are accumulating in the organs of endangered marine species.

"Two-month-old bear cubs rescued from Facebook sale in Laos"
#Facebook #Animals #Bears

Two-month-old bear cubs rescued from Facebook sale in Laos
Two Asiatic black bear cubs posted for sale on Facebook have been rescued in Laos as part of an illegal wildlife trade sting.

"A fish a day: More than 300 freshwater species described in 2025"
#Fish #Animals
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A fish a day: More than 300 freshwater species described in 2025
More than 300 freshwater fish species were described in 2025. The fish come from around the world and a variety of ecosystems.

"A new bird species has been discovered in Japan after 45 years"
#Japan #Birds #Animals

A new bird species has been discovered in Japan after 45 years
A new study has revealed the small, identical, olive-green songbirds found on two Japanese islands are actually two distinct species.

"Take down bird feeders this summer to cut spread of avian disease, says RSPB"
#Birds #Animals #BirdFeeders

"Five bird species missing for decades were found in 2025 thanks to citizen birders"
#Birds #Animals

Five bird species missing for decades were found in 2025 thanks to citizen birders | The Optimist Daily
Five bird species not seen in the wild for between 11 and 20 years were documented in 2025, cutting the global lost birds list from 163 to 120.

"Two new studies could change critics’ opinions about how many birds die from wind turbines"
#Birds #Animals #WindTurbines

How many birds die from wind turbines? Surprising findings
Critics say wind turbines endanger birds but two new studies have now analysed the risk in more detail. What they have found could change the debate.

"King penguins are getting a boost from climate change – but it might not be good news"
#Penguins #Animals #Climate

King penguins are a rare species adapting well to climate change
“Winning for this species might mean losing for another species,” one scientist warns.

“Indonesia bans elephant rides nationwide in landmark move for wildlife welfare”
#Indonesia #Elephants #Animals #Wildlife

Indonesia bans elephant rides nationwide in landmark move for wildlife welfare | The Optimist Daily
Indonesia has banned elephant rides in all zoos and conservation centers, marking a major step toward ethical wildlife tourism.

"Climate crisis linked to fall in southern right whale birth rates as researchers raise ‘warning signal’"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Whales

"Spain’s donkey brigade has kept Doñana fire-free for nine years"
#Spain #Donkeys #Animals #Environment

Spain’s donkey brigade has kept Doñana fire-free for nine years | The Optimist Daily
Spain burned nearly one million hectares in 2025. In one national park, the solution has been 18 rescued donkeys, working for nine years running.

"Reform UK council backs release of beavers amid party row over rewilding"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Beavers #Animals

"PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are falling in North Atlantic whales after phaseout"
#Atlantic #Whales #Animals #PFAS

PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are falling in North Atlantic whales after phaseout
Levels of legacy PFAS “forever chemicals” are falling in North Atlantic long-finned pilot whales after industry phaseouts, offering rare evidence that regulation can reduce ocean pollution—though newer replacement chemicals are still rising.

"Stingless bees win historic legal rights in Peru’s Amazon rainforest"
#Peru #Bees #Insects #Animals

Stingless bees win historic legal rights in Peru’s Amazon rainforest | The Optimist Daily

"Thanks to Britain’s mild winters, chiffchaffs are staying put"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Birds #Animals

"Citizen science rediscovers rare South African moth"
#SouthAfrica #Animals #Insects #Moth

Citizen science rediscovers rare South African moth
A strikingly handsome emerald-green moth, lost to science for nearly one-and-a-half centuries, has been rediscovered in South Africa by citizen scientists who posted photographs of it online. The moth, Drepanogynis insciata, whose body and wing margins look as though they’ve been stained with red wine, was thought to be extinct. The species hadn’t been recorded […]

"How to feed your garden birds without spreading disease"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Birds #Animals

How to feed your garden birds without spreading disease
Summer feeding should be paused because this is a time when natural food sources such as caterpillars, bugs and flies, are much more abundant.